…times because it helps us establish a good solid foundation for our pest control, especially navel orangeworm,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “It’s a time when we…
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
…Loosestrife, Bachelor’s Buttons, and Butterfly Bush. Bottom line, do your homework and research the best shrubs for your gardening needs, and native in your area, to avoid headaches later. I’m…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…research-based best practices. Research continues to fine-tune the optimal approach to planting bee pastures which supply additional nutrition to bee hives and other nearby pollinators. Water and honey bee-focused research…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB). The Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund will build upon the program created in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) title in the 2014…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Partners for the event included several dairy trade associations and cooperatives. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West …
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…investment in further research and development. Another concern for the company, as well as similar alternative-meat producers, is what the products will be allowed to market themselves as in the…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
…hemp is a new opportunity for producers in the state, as it’s only allowed now if a producer is working with a research institution. Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for…
Still Time to Submit Written Comments to USDA About Future Priorities
…be allowed to consist of 250 words for each of the questions that center on research, extension, and education priorities in food and agriculture. Written comments can be submitted online…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
…research panel with the commission made assurances that safety would be maintained if the import restrictions were removed. Since 2013 Japan has prohibited the import of U.S. beef from cattle…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…of research at the Hopland Research and Extension Center, a University of California research group up in northern California. The researchers at Hopland posted a video that clearly shows one…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…Recipe for Success Foundation, Houston, Texas – $999,997 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, Inc., Medford, Wisconsin – $954,434 NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…claims and fund an aggressive outreach and education program on the benefits of crop insurance coverage. Provide $5.25 million of new funding to support intensive research on smoke exposure and…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…for Organic is aimed at assisting the organic industry in areas of research, education, and promotion. “We want GRO Organic to be a bold and engaged opt-in program that pools…
Countries Embrace Genome Editing in Contrast of EU’s Opinion
…and research into the area of genome editing in Europe. “Ideally, or in theory, regulations are meant to be in place to address risk. And so the more risk, the…